Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thompson House
Photographed by Jason Armstrong, June 19, 2021
1. Thompson House Marker
Built by Judge G. Thompson in the early 1840's on the south bank of the Red River at Presto Road.
In 1942 it was bought by Ms. Nellie Chambers and moved east of Denison to save it from the advancing waters of the newly formed Lake Texoma.
Upon her death, her heirs donated the home to the Village.
It was moved to it's present location and restored in 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 33° 43.814′ N, 96° 35.207′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It can be reached from RC Vaughan Road north of West Loy Lake Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the grounds of the Grayson County Frontier Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 RC Vaughan Road, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Civilian Conservation Corps at Loy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Elvis Hendricks Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis-Ansley Log Cabin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Springs Log Cabin School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fitzgerald Home (about 700 feet away); Old Bass Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sand Springs (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mayes House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.
Photographed by Jason Armstrong, June 19, 2021
2. Thompson House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
